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Level 3 Steelworker Review

at BAE Systems

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering

Barrow-in-Furness

Review Submitted: March 2025

Overall Rating

3.6 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

3/5 - Overview of Role
4/5 - Skills Development
3.6/5 - Structure and Support

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
2/5
A day to day basis involves, marking out, burning, grinding and using different tools/machines
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoy my apprenticeship more than i thought i would, as it wouldn't have been something i thought i would. I enjoy it as i have learnt new skills and it is different things everyday and not boring.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes i have learnt new skills/ developed on new things

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Yeah i think my programme is pretty well organised
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
Yes the support is okay, i think more support wouldn't go a miss but overall its ok.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
As i am on days it is very hit and miss as i work with both shifts but overall support is pretty good.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Training from my provider such as; burning, grinding, marking out, the training has been good as shown many different ways to do things and manages you to find a way that works best for you.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there is opportunities to be able to go around schools and be able to speak to the children about your role

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend BAE Systems to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think BAE is a good company to work for; lots of different jobs/trades.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BAE Systems?
Always ask and try
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